The Secrets of Autism
The number of children afflicted by autism is exploding

Guide For Parents


The Old Guard's Revenge
Does Messier demise mean French reject American way of business?

The Man Who Fell to Earth
Bruno Gaccio bemoans his investment

Toy Firms Bear a Grudge
Toy makers' feud is no teddy bears' picnic

Is Europe's Air Traffic out of Control?
Questions follow mid-air collision


Loose Lips Sink Ships
Berlusconi government still blunders along

Right Man, Wrong Time
Can Poland's economic reforms survive another Finance Minister's resignation?


Somalia's Desert Flower
Supermodel author wants to wake the world up

Safe House for Terror Suspect?
Al-Qaeda "puppet-master" is too hot a potato


Star Players
Nothing holds more weight in the food world than a Michelin star.


Urban Legends
Young British artists choose cityscapes with a hint of darkness

Return to Base
Bowie's Heathen is reason enough to go on believing


World Watch
The week's news in review